Best GPS-enabled mobile phones

By Joseph Hanlon on 04 November 2009

Apple iPhone 3GS (32GB)

The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.

Editor's rating:8.3 User rating:8
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  • Good: Multimedia messaging, video recording and voice dialling — finally • Runs faster • Promised longer battery life • Multimedia quality continues to shine
  • Bad: No improvement in call quality • 3G signal reception uneven • Still no Flash Lite, USB transfer and storage, or multitasking
  • Specs: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) • GPRS, WAP, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA • 3-megapixel • See more specifications
  • RRP: AU$1,040.00
  • Available plans: 36 plans available starting from $52 to $598

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Topics: navigation, mobile phone, maps, gps, app, phone, nokia, year, release, navigation software

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Comments (15)

  • AdrianT1 commented on 27/11/2009 12:22

    A bit of good news. My N95 runs Gamin maps in Peru with 100% success. Loads immediately and connects just asfast. Nokia do not map Peru so cannot comment ontheir software,but GPS is fine for bothdriving and walking. Try Garmin mobile X on you nokia. You willbe plesantly supprised

  • Jan commented on 04/11/2009 16:58

    Best GPS-enabled mobile phones - iPhone. What a joke.

    Yet only one WinMo is in. WinMo has the biggest range of internet-free pro-like GPS softwares available (TomTom, Garmin, Route 66, you name them).

    BTW Tomtom and Garmin do not need the internet or a plan to work. TomTom on my Touch Pro2 works even without a sim card in.

  • mama deedee commented on 09/10/2009 01:38

    What the ... is GPS?LOL!

  • bob down commented on 20/09/2009 10:25

    i want to know about phones witch have gps you don't have' to go on the internet 4

  • petey commented on 09/09/2009 18:44

    Dumb question: does the mobile have to be on a plan for the GPS part to work?

  • lostinspatial commented on 15/08/2009 01:32

    It sounds like the first company to create a great GPS with a simple phone in it wins. Bugger the camera.

  • andy commented on 09/07/2009 09:25

    the cheapest mobile on the market with gps is:
    SonyEricsson z750i
    (Blue Tick), Next-G

    An unlock and flash will help remove the shovelware. Also, go to hidden menu and clear assistance data. Initially needs to download almanac ~ 10 mins in very clear sky, then good 4eva. good inside car, also.

    Yes, advertisement says GPS:no, check Sony Developer website.

  • Athleo commented on 20/06/2009 21:07

    Hi John, try the Wegolf app, works really well.

  • John commented on 15/06/2009 18:42

    Can anyone recommend a golf gps programme that has front, centre and back of green measurements for a nokia n95

  • JON AVILDSEN commented on 15/06/2009 02:28

    Are there any phones that have half way decent gps systems in them? I have a Nokia n95, and a O2 orbit. They both take about 10 minute to get a signal. These phones are kind of old. I hope technology has improved since 2yrs ago. I am hoping for something that can get a signal in less than 1 minute. I use gps for walking mostly.

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